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Ganoe Family History

Ganoe Surname Meaning

Variant of Gano a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ganoe family from?

You can see how Ganoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ganoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ganoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ganoe families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ganoe's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ganoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ganoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ganoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ganoe. 40% of Ganoe men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Ganoe women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ganoe were New Worker and Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ganoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganoe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 118 immigration records available for the last name Ganoe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ganoe. For the veterans among your Ganoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganoe lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ganoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ganoe in 1950 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ganoe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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